Sermons on Exceptional Followers:

Follow The Leader! Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Feb 15, 2003

A WORD TO THE CHURCH - Haggai (Part 5) God has an ordained leader that He has chosen. Will you follow the leader? (This message is not recomended for those who are not committed to servant leadership.)

Have you noticed a difference in the salute given by our military men and women as President Bush walks by? Most folks would not notice anything, but those who have served in the military see it right away. Next time just watch for this: as President Bush leaves his helicopter or Air Force One, ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:20-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Following Jesus

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Feb 17, 2003

We may have been saved from evil, but each of us must take care not to fall prey to foolishness.

FOLLOWING JESUS There have been times in my life that I have made the mistake of doing things my way. I have always known to “wait on the Lord”, but there are times when we all want to do things on our own. No doubt this is one of the biggest mistakes any one of us could ever make. What we ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:19-21, Luke 2:42-52

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Following God

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 11, 2002

How can I let God guide me?

Following God Guidance - Moths - moon - confused by light so close. What if our eyes were as sensitive to the light of Jesus? Why does God guide us? Image of a Jungle guide Steve the croc. hunter - What do people allow to guide them - astrologers, cards, celebrities and athletes - We know ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 11:19-21, Ezekiel 36:26-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Follow The Leader

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Nov 12, 2002

Imitators of Christ.

FOLLOW THE LEADER MATT. 9:9 INTRODUCTION: FOLLOW THE LEADER, A GAME THAT HAS BEEN PLAYED BY CHILDREN FOR YEARS, HAS SOME FUNDAMENTAL AND PROFOUND TRUTHS THAT CANNOT BE NEGLECTED. THE OBJECT OF THE GAME IS TO FOLLOW THE PERSON THAT HAS BEEN DESIGNATED AS THE LEADER. YOU DO WHAT THEY DO, GO WHERE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9

Denomination: Baptist

They Followed Jesus Series

Contributed by Timothy Mills on Sep 26, 2002

Exegetical; verse by verse exposition of John 1:35-51, The disciples decide to follow Jesus, with a challenge in the invitation for the audience to do so also.

INTRODUCTION: John 20:31 says “but these have been written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing you may have life in His name.” 1) Day 3. “Again the next day,” ties these verses to the previous verses. John is still the focus, but not for long! · John ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-51, John 20:31

The God Followers

Contributed by Joe Harding on Oct 4, 2002

God’s Holiness will demand our purification and service!

THE GOD FOLLOWERS MALACHI 2:17-3:18 SUNDAY PM SERVICE SEPTEMBER 29, 2002 INTRODUCTION: A small-town prosecuting attorney called his first witness to the stand in a trial -- a grand-motherly, elderly woman. He approached her and asked, "Mrs. Jones, do you know me?" She responded, "Why, yes, I do ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Rua Follower

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Mar 17, 2003

What is it that Jesus would have me do? The answer is in Mark 8:31-38.

Unless noted otherwise, all scripture is quoted from the New Living Translation of the Bible. - - - - - - - - - - - Are you a follower? I’ve pretty much given up on asking people if they are Christians. I mean, I don’t want to give the word up – Christian is a very good word to describe who we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: *other

Follow The Leader

Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 26, 2003

In the message we will see several characteristics of a great leader. (1 Thessalonians pt-2)

"FOLLOW THE LEADER" I THESSALONIANS 2:1-12 THOMAS MONAGHAN IS FOUNDER , PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF DOMINO’S PIZZA, INC. FROM 1970 - 1985, DOMINO’S GREW FROM A SMALL DEBT RIDDEN CHAIN TO THE SECOND LARGEST PIZZA COMPANY IN AMERICA, WITH SALES OVER A BILLION DOLLARS. WHEN ASKED ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

To Follow Christ...

Contributed by Troy Mason on Apr 21, 2001

This is what Christ demands if we are to follow Him: Humility, Ministry, Complete Obedience

TO FOLLOW CHRIST… John 21:15-19 Introduction: Jesus is risen, now what? Two weeks after Easter, let’s look at where the disciples were and what Jesus had to say about it. This is what Jesus says to those who would follow Him. I. A lesson in humility A. Peter had seen Jesus several time since the ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-19

Denomination: Baptist

Following The Star Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Dec 11, 2001

Using the acronym "L.I.G.H.T" we can learn how to become a light that illumines the gospel message to the unsaved world.

A STORY IS TOLD ABOUT A MAN WHO WAS A SHOEMAKER WHO HAD A LONGING DESIRE TO BE A MISSIONARY. EVERYONE WHO CAME INTO HIS SHOE SHOP HEARD ABOUT JESUS CHRIST. ONE DAY HIS FRIEND TOOK HIM ASIDE AND SAID, "ALL THIS TALK ABOUT JESUS IS RUINING YOUR BUSINESS." THE MAN RESPONDED, "MY BUSINESS? MY ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16, Ephesians 5:14-16

Denomination: Free Methodist

Follow Me

Contributed by Nathan Hall on Jan 30, 2002

Let’s look at how the call that Jesus gave to Matthew when He said, "Follow me," changed Matthew forever and required much of him.

Follow Me Matthew 9:9; 16:24-26 Matthew 9:9 As Jesus went on from there, he saw a man named Matthew sitting at the tax collector’s booth. "Follow me," he told him, and Matthew got up and followed him. Matthew 16:24-26 Then Jesus said to his disciples, "If anyone would come after me, he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-26, Matthew 9:1-9, Mark 2:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Follow The Instructions

Contributed by Kent Hawkins on Jan 23, 2001

God’s Plan of Salvation

Follow The Instructions I remember getting my first model for Christmas when I was 8 or 9 yrs old. On t/outside, top & all 4 sides, picture this beautiful car. Was 1967 Corvette (new at t/time). Inside box, set of instructions. #1, identify all parts - who needs to do that? I’m putting wrong ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:19, Acts 2:36-39

The Fear Of Following Series

Contributed by John Vella on Jan 29, 2001

To follow Christ, we have to overcome many fears.

Seeds for Sowing, Vol.V, Issue 2, No. 11 Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year C February 4, 2001 Readings: * Is. 6:1-2a, 3-8 * 1Cor. 15:1-11 * Lk. 5:1-11 The Fear of Following The Unnamed Fear I’m sure you’ve all heard of the fear of flying. Some people just can’t get over the fear of getting ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Catholic

Follow Me!

Contributed by John Howard on Feb 23, 2002

Our problem is when we get past the gates of salvation we sit down and wait, like we have arrived. Really that is just ebeginning of what God has for us.

Follow Me! Matt 4:18-22 Jesus was walking by the Sea of Galilee when He saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew, casting a net into the lake; they were fishermen. Jesus said to them, ‘Come with me, and I will make you fishers of men.’ And at once they left their nets and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-28, Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Baptist

Follow The Leader

Contributed by Don Hutto on Dec 6, 2000

Characteristics of a Godly leader.

Follow The Leader II Kings 18:1-7 Intro: As children we played follow the leader. But today do we have leaders that we can follow? From this passage we can draw four conclusions about Godly leaders. I. Conclusion #1: They do what is right. (v. 3) II. Conclusion #2: They trust God. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 18:1-7

Denomination: Baptist